Car thief took keys from inside Kitchener home as owner slept, say police

Waterloo Regional Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old Kitchener man in connection with a residential break-in and car theft.

They say a man entered a home on Ottawa Street N. near Mckenzie Avenue through an unlocked door while a woman slept inside.

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Police say the thief took car keys and drove off in the victim’s vehicle.

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After an investigation, police say they located the vehicle undamaged and arrested the man on Charles Street in Kitchener.

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Police said they do not believe the victim and suspect knew each other.

The man has been charged with break and enter, commit and theft of motor vehicle.

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